Occupation Salary Profile

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

SOC Code: 35-2012

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

National Median (BLS)
$35,810
▲ +5.39% Nominal +2.06% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$36,400
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
135,240
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $25,710
25th Percentile $30,260
National Median (50th Percentile) $35,810
75th Percentile $40,140
90th Percentile $48,130
P10: $25,710 P50 (Median): $35,810 P90: $48,130